The Okada White #2 Tall Petty 120mm is a unique knife designed by Okada-san exclusively for Chef Knives To Go. Hand-forged in Echizen at the Takefu Knife Village, this compact blade reflects his background as a blacksmith of gardening tools, bringing strength and character into a small but highly capable knife. The added blade height gives it more versatility than a standard petty, making it feel like a mini workhorse.
The core steel is Shirogami #2 (White #2), a very pure carbon steel known for taking an extremely sharp edge and for how easily it sharpens. It is clad in reactive Damascus, adding a beautiful layered finish while maintaining excellent cutting performance. The taller profile provides extra knuckle clearance and improved control, making it ideal for in-hand work, small prep, and detail tasks. Both the core and cladding are reactive and will develop a patina over time, so the knife should be washed and dried after use.
What Customers Are Saying: Customers enjoy the added height compared to a standard petty, noting that it gives the knife a more confident, versatile feel. The White #2 steel sharpens easily and takes a very keen edge, while the Damascus finish adds a handcrafted look. Many describe it as a great small knife that punches above its size.
Care Instructions: This knife has a fully reactive carbon steel blade. Wash and dry it thoroughly after each use to prevent rust and discoloration. Avoid cutting frozen foods or bones. Store it in a dry place or use a blade guard for protection.
Maker: Okada-san
Location: Echizen, Japan
Edge Steel: White #2 Carbon Steel
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Reactive Damascus
Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
Hardness: ~61 HRC
Blade Length: 122 mm
Total Length: 254 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
Blade Height: 43 mm
Weight: 3.2 oz (90 g)
Handle: Octagonal Keyaki Wood
Ferrule: Brown Pakka Wood
The core steel is Shirogami #2 (White #2), a very pure carbon steel known for taking an extremely sharp edge and for how easily it sharpens. It is clad in reactive Damascus, adding a beautiful layered finish while maintaining excellent cutting performance. The taller profile provides extra knuckle clearance and improved control, making it ideal for in-hand work, small prep, and detail tasks. Both the core and cladding are reactive and will develop a patina over time, so the knife should be washed and dried after use.
What Customers Are Saying: Customers enjoy the added height compared to a standard petty, noting that it gives the knife a more confident, versatile feel. The White #2 steel sharpens easily and takes a very keen edge, while the Damascus finish adds a handcrafted look. Many describe it as a great small knife that punches above its size.
Care Instructions: This knife has a fully reactive carbon steel blade. Wash and dry it thoroughly after each use to prevent rust and discoloration. Avoid cutting frozen foods or bones. Store it in a dry place or use a blade guard for protection.
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